Telehandler Safety Overview
Learning objectives
- Identify key telehandler features and compare its stability challenges to other forklifts
- Recognize the training, inspections, and assessments necessary to prepare for safe telehandler use
- Apply safe practices for telehandler operations, including traveling, lifting, extending the boom, and responding to changing site conditions
Course overview
In this lesson, you will learn what a telescopic handler (telehandler) is, how it is different from other forklifts, and how to recognize common telehandler hazards. You will also learn about pre-work precautions and safe operating techniques. This standalone telehandler safety lesson requires no prerequisites and is intended to supplement but not replace powered industrial truck (PIT) or forklift training requirements.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 9 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 19317
English, Spanish, French Canadian, Korean, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Bosnian, Japanese, Dutch
Course Outline
- Telehandler Safety Overview
Regulations
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart N - Materials Handling and Storage - 1910.178 Powered industrial truck
- 29 CFR 1926 Subpart O - Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment, and Marine Operations - 1926-602 Material handling equipment
- ANSI/ITSDF B56.6 - Safety Standard for Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks
- California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Subchapter 7, Group 4, Article 25 - 3657 Forklift Safety and Operator Training
- California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Subchapter 7, Group 4, Article 25 - 3664 Operating Rules for Industrial Trucks
- California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Subchapter 7, Group 4, Article 25, 3650 Industrial Trucks, General